Stoke-on-Trent - Watchlist site 100

This location in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was a permitted waste site operated by Staffordshire Waste Recycling Limited (SWRCL), which previously held two environmental permits. Following persistent non-compliances and in response to the operator’s poor performance, the Environment Agency revoked (cancelled) both permits in August 2025. Shortly afterwards, SWRCL went into liquidation, leaving approximately 5,000 tonnes of waste on site.

The presence of the waste on site and any subsequent movement may cause odours or dust. There is also an increased fire risk at this site. 

Before the permit was disclaimed, we served a suspension notice, to prevent further waste acceptance. Since the liquidation of the company, we have continued to monitor the site. We have issued 2 separate Section 59 Notices under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to the new occupier and the landowner, requiring the removal of the waste.

We will continue to monitor the site to assess environmental risks and take appropriate regulatory action where necessary. We are also taking the appropriate steps to seek to secure compliance with the notices.